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The New York Times' Health section recently covered the American Medical Association's initiative encouraging doctors to discuss advance care planning with their patients (“Coverage for End-of-Life Talks Gaining Ground”). Such an initiative is important because we need to be respecting medical professionals for their time.

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This past Tuesday, Angelina Jolie allowed us all in on one of the most difficult conversations you can imagine. Faced with her own mortality, she made a decision to take action to ensure she would be around and a part of her children’s lives for a long time. Her decision to let us all in on this intensely personal conversation should be applauded, but more importantly it should serve as inspiration for the rest of us to engage in similar conversations with our own families.

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I love my dog and there is something special about the bond that we have with our pets. As much as I love my kids, they’re not always excited to see me when I walk through the door – my dog is. Animals are an endless source of love, loyalty, affection, and energy – which is why it’s so hard to let them go.